Clinicopathologic Diagnostic Criteria for Vulvar Lichen Planus
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Vulvar Lichen Planus
Introduction Lichen planus (LP) is an inflammatory, autoimmune,mucocutaneous disorderwithmultiple clinical variants that may involve both keratinized skin and mucosal surfaces. In addition to affecting keratinized skin of the trunk and extremities, LP often affects the oral and vulvovaginal mucosa. Vulvovaginal involvement can be associated with itching, burning, pain, dyspareunia, and destruct...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease
سال: 2020
ISSN: 1526-0976
DOI: 10.1097/lgt.0000000000000532